It’s so exciting to flip through a new sewing book.
And it’s even more exciting when it’s by someone you’ve watched and grown with, as a blogger and friend over the years.

I was lucky to meet Anna of Noodlehead at Quilt Market about 5 years ago….back when neither of us really knew anything.
Haah.
Maybe a better way to put it is that we were still figuring out how this business of making, sewing, sharing, and designing all worked.
And now here she is with her own book AND a new line of fabric!
Yay!

And it’s filled with so many beautiful things.
There are classic Anna projects.
And by classic, I mean, beautiful bags, pouches, zippy things….the kind of stuff she’s the master at, and is so good at explaining.

Can’t you imagine either of these in a trendy boutique shop??
Well, you can make them!

The book has an interesting layout, which as a blogger, I really love.
When I put a blog post together, I often think about how each picture will look as a cohesive whole—what order they will go in, how they all fit together as a “book”, rather than individual photos.

And that’s the feel you get here. The first 1/3 of the book is a Look Book, with all the photos in one place. There are pages and pages of gorgeous projects that flow together beautifully.

Then after you oooo and aaaaaaahhh (and have a list of 23 things you want to make), comes the Instruction Section with illustrations. And after that are pattern pieces—which are in REAL SIZE format!

That deserves a book purchase right there!
No photocopying or fiddling around to increase the pattern size, etc.
EASY.

The book has projects for Quilting.

How fantastic is this photo??
I want to live in whatever that stripey white barn thing is….and probably wrap myself in that blanket all winter long.

There’s a whole section on apparel.
Did you know you can make flip flops? What??

There are also other small projects, and items for the home.
And I just love seeing Anna in some of the pics.
You are a gorgeous lady my friend!

Okay. Ready to flip through your own copy?

Anna has sent me TWO copies of Handmade Style for TWO lucky readers.
I hope it’s you!

GIVEAWAY RULES:
• Leave a comment, that’s it.
• Only one entry per person.
• Open to US + CANADIAN residents only.
• TWO winners will be picked via random.org
• Giveaway ends Wednesday 7/22/15 at 10pm Central time.

Oh, my goodness. This book looks absolutely fabulous. I would LOVE to win it! Thank you for introducing it!! I will be putting it on my “remember to not-so-subtly hint to my husband that I want this” list. 🙂

oh my goodness!!!!! I just absolutely adore Anna’s sewing projects!!! I have made/used sooo many of her patterns and they ALWAYS come out amazing!! It’s so exciting to see that she has a book out! I can’t wait to get my hands on it!!!

Dana ever since i saw your website ,I loved it,and now I’m making a pair of leggings for my daughter.It would be really useful to have one of those books to create more stuff and helping me a lot on a project.

This book looks fantastic. I can’t wait to check it out in person. I love all the beautiful photos that go along with the nice instructions. And there is just something so magical about a book you can hold in your hands instead of the screen!

You write such great reviews! I have seen a couple short reviews on other blogs and was feeling relatively meh (I do sometimes so bags and have loved Anna’s patterns but I mostly sew other stuff) but you make me want to go to the bookstore first thing in the morning to check this book out 😀

i’ve been admiring this book and its many projects on her blog. i’m so glad you pointed out that the pattern pieces are full-size – absolutely an instant-buy factor!!! now i’ll definitely purchase a copy if i’m not one of the lucky winners.

I would love to have a copy of this beautiful book. Your site has really helped me improve and develop my sewing skills and I have so much more sewing confidence now. This book from yet another talented lady seems like another great way to do what I love! Thanx Dana

I was just reading Noodlehead yesterday and daydreaming about all of the lovely things I could make and give (and keep!) with this book. Everything is so beautiful! Winning a copy would be even better!

I enjoy reading the Noodlehead blog. So much inspiration! Though honestly, the only pattern that I’ve purchased from any blogger has been your very own doll basket! And it’s been a great purchase!
Thank you both for the opportunity.

She makes me want to dip into quilting….and thats a hard one for me to say!! I cant wait to be able to flip through these pages and let some creating begin…..I’m kinda in a sewing “funk” at the moment. Whether i win this fabulous book, or hunt it down locally, I’m starting to feel that spark ignite seeing this new gem!

So sad I missed the contest as well. Oh well. I AM wondering if Anna’s divided basket is one of the patterns in the book. Would LOVE that!
Oh, and I’m pretty sure you would NOT want to live in the “stripey white barn thing”. I’m pretty sure (having grown up in rural WI myself) that it’s a corn crib. And there are probably “critters” amongst the cobs of corn.